Environment
Air quality impacts of PNW wildfires reach as far as New York
A new study concludes that climate-boosted wildfires are significantly altering carbon monoxide levels in the region — and the effects reach far beyond the Cascades.
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Corkscrews to cans: WA wineries adapt to sustainable packaging
More regional wineries are forgoing the tradition of heavy glass bottles to reduce waste and sidestep supply chain issues.
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Flush with federal cash, WA cities steer resources to police
Justice reform advocates have been disappointed by choices to spend flexible federal recovery funds on items such as tasers and new police cruisers.
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Why some WA nonprofits face high barriers to federal relief
Federal relief money often requires complex reporting and upfront costs that disproportionately strain rural or BIPOC-led organizations.
politics
Seattle City Council floats hiring bonuses to bolster police staffing
Supporters say the incentives are necessary to fill the gap left by nearly 400 officers resigning in two years.